Item No. 10.
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OFTHE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OFFICE OFTHE CITY MANAGER
BY: [email protected] 0FPARKS & RECREATION
DATE: AUGUST 11.2O2G
APPROVAL QFAPPOINTMENTS OFNOMINEES T0THE 2O26-2O270OVV0EYYOUTH
SUBJECT-
COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Downey Youth Commission is comprised of 15 seats and it is entering its 18th year. Atota| of lG applications were received for Ovaoanoiaa. Each Youth Commissioner entering grades 9'11 shall smn/m atwo-year term and may be reappointed for up to one term of two years provided they continue to meet eligibility requirements. Youth Commissioners ingrade l2are limited 0oaone -year term.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
Approve the appointment ofeight applicants 0othe 282O-2Y}27Downey Youth Commission.
BACKGROUND
The Downey City Council formed the Downey Youth Commission in 2011 with the goals of ° Leadership development
° Civic/local government education (including planning Student Government Day) ° Provide input tothe City Council regarding youth issues ° Completion ofannual assignments/priorities from City Council Similar to other City advisory commission, the Downey Youth Commission is a volunteer advisory commission, and Commissioners do not receive compensation for their time. Each council member selects uptothree applicants from their corresponding district to fill the maximum of three vacancies for each Council District. There are currently eight vacancies across all Council Districts. The City Council reviewed the applications and provided its recommendations for appointment.
ANALYSIS
The following are the City Council nominees for the 2026-2027 Downey Youth Commission term:
Solano
School
Ramona Convent
School
School
Warren High
5. Allison Miranda
12 3
School
School
Rosales
School
Jesse Jacob
Downey High
8. 9
5 Castellanos
School
The Downey Youth Commission will convene on September 17, 2026 for their first meeting of the 2026-2027 term.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Public Engagement
FISCAL IMPACT
There ianofiscal impact associated with the recommended action.